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as in landslide
a large mass especially of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks descending from a high place
Much of the mountainside was covered by the avalanche.
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as in influx
a sudden large amount of something that overwhelms
After the disaster, the town received an avalanche of letters and donations from supporters and well-wishers.
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as in to fall
to fall down in a large mass
The snow avalanched down the mountainside.
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Recent Examples of avalanche
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Dec. 2024
It is known for both its scenic beauty and technically difficult terrain that boasts crevasses, avalanche risk, changeable weather and glacier movement.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2021
Many of these rocks have avalanched from the walls of steep mountains.
—Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
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But deadly conditions can exist on in-bounds terrain later in the season, even after ski patrollers have conducted avalanche mitigation on trails.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Dec. 2024
It is known for both its scenic beauty and technically difficult terrain that boasts crevasses, avalanche risk, changeable weather and glacier movement.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
And many of those paths, some of which are accessible from the Humphreys Peak trail, will avalanche every year.
—Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2021
Many of these rocks have avalanched from the walls of steep mountains.
—Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avalanche
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Garza not likely to go forward Waldrip said Thursday that the recent reelection, which Garza won in a landslide, was another reason to dismiss the case.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yoon said that raised questions about the integrity of the results of April’s parliamentary election, which the liberal opposition won in a landslide.Stella Kim, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over the past few years, the region has seen a huge influx of new residents and visitors, bringing with them an ever-increasing demand for premium services.Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, Maine, my home state, has seen an influx of Amish folk from other states.Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricane Milton, 30 water mains in St. Petersburg, Florida, broke, mainly due to falling trees.Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Florida plans to launch a program that will help homeowners in risk zones elevate their homes above flood levels.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Think of flexibility as the social equivalent of flood insurance: When that trendy, highly specialized business goes under, property owners should be ready to retool.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sewer overflows caused by clogs can contaminate local waterways, affecting wildlife and public health.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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Those who want dinner need to arrive by 5 p.m. Women utilizing the winter contingency overflow will be required to leave the facility by a.m. daily.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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Los Angeles broke its brief finals skid by capturing the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, beating Sporting KC in extra time.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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As Meisel noted wryly, both teams are skidding into the seismic clash.Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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As a dancer, my old behind over the years has gone through the jitterbug, Philly Bop, the hucklebuck, twist, the Madison, mambo, mash potato, birdland, boogaloo, cha-cha, hully-gully, electric slide, Arch Social Strut, wobble, cupid shuffle, Jerusalema and tap.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those include the kid-friendly Family Beach, which features games like paddle ball and tug-of-war; the Ultimate Family Cabana, which has its own whirlpool, slide, and frozen drink machine; and the festive Party Cove, which features a DJ and VIP area.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Weather alerts were spread across multiple states in the Northeast on Wednesday afternoon as an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone ushered in strong winds and a deluge of rain.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Higher demand should, barring a deluge of excessive supply, lead to favorable prices of the commodity, benefitting companies like Coterra that produce it.Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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